Aboriginal Peer Worker

Your story. Your culture. Your impact.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Health Education Officer
Remuneration:$34.08 - $62.28Per Hour superannuation salary packaging
Hours Per Week:20 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ691484
Location: Tamworth Mental Health Unit Kamilaroi Country

Applications Close: Sunday 20^th September 2026

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About the role and where you will be working

Join the newTamworth Mental Health Unit (THMU)as an Aboriginal Peer Worker and use your lived experience and cultural knowledge to make a real difference.

Youll build trusted relationships with Aboriginal consumers families and carers providingpeer support advocacy hope and practical guidancethroughout their recovery journey.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team youll help deliverculturally safe person-centred care support recovery goals and connect people with community and psychosocial services.

About you

Youre anAboriginal person with lived experience of mental health challengeswho is passionate about supporting others and strengthening mental health outcomes in your community.

You bring:

• Cultural knowledge and connection to community
• Authenticity compassion and empathy
• The ability to use your lived experience to buildtrust hope and connection
• A commitment to advocacy and culturally safe care
• Strong relationship-building and teamwork skills

You dont need to have all the answers. Your lived experience cultural knowledge and passion for supporting others are what matter most.

Requirements

• This position is identified for applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and ability to travel and work across different locations as required.

What we can offer:

AtHunter New England Health enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Youll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options- up to $11600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passportfor health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

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Making a move can feel overwhelming but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools childcare providers sporting clubs housing information and community networks the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:

Click apply online submit your information and resume and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Comprehensive understanding or experience in drug and alcohol practice including comprehensive assessment care planning intervention and evidence-based counselling models of care and ability to apply case management principles
2. Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application to therapeutic interventions.
3. Demonstrated ability to work as a senior clinician in a multi-disciplinary team demonstrating application of professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations.
   

Need more information
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
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Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023022: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay!Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS!viaor.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees long service leave paid maternity leave and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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